CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga, standing proudly with her Jewish heritage, boldly called out the silence and inaction of college and university leaders in the face of escalating anti-Semitism on their campuses. Her passionate plea for unequivocal condemnation of this hatred resonated strongly during a CNN segment.
Congress and the White House are weighing in on the spike in anti-Semitic incidents across the globe, and notably on college campuses across the U.S., which have escalated since Hamas' attack on Israel. @biannagolodryga joins to discuss: pic.twitter.com/yPjj6pGV0F
— CNN This Morning (@CNNThisMorning) October 31, 2023
Addressing the concerning rise of anti-Semitic incidents in academic institutions, Golodryga, a University of Texas at Austin alumna, expressed deep disappointment in the lackluster response from university heads. “Shame on these university heads and leadership at these schools from all over the country,” she declared, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.
In a probing exchange with host Phil Mattingly, Golodryga lamented the complex justifications often provided by academic leaders when it comes to anti-Semitism, dismissing them as inadequate. “It is unadulterated anti-Semitism,” she asserted, emphasizing the need for direct and unambiguous acknowledgment of the violence and hatred directed toward Jews, not only as Israelis but as a global community.
Golodryga’s impassioned words painted a sobering picture of the fear and anxiety that have infiltrated the Jewish community, even prompting discussions about concealing symbols of faith like the mezuzah. She firmly positioned the fight against anti-Semitism alongside other social justice movements, stressing the importance of standing up for the rights of all minorities, including Jews and Muslims.
Reflecting on the tragic events of October 7, which she labeled as the “biggest slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust in a single day,” Golodryga criticized the rapid shift to victim-blaming and the reluctance to unequivocally condemn the massacre. She urged college leaders to adopt a firm stance, ensuring the protection and safety of Jewish students on par with all other minorities.
Bianna Golodryga’s strong voice on CNN serves as a call to action, reminding us that the fight against anti-Semitism demands the same unwavering commitment and vocal advocacy as any other battle for human rights and dignity.
